Wildlife Feeding: Corona vs Jurupa Valley
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Corona, CA and Jurupa Valley, CA?
Corona and Jurupa Valley have similar restriction levels.
Corona, CA
Riverside County
Feeding wildlife in Corona — including coyotes, deer, raccoons, and other native species — is discouraged and may be prohibited under state law (California Fish and Game Code) and local nuisance provisions. Intentionally feeding predators creates public safety hazards and can result in citations. Bird feeding is generally allowed if not creating nuisance conditions.
View full Corona rules →Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley's hillside neighborhoods (Jurupa Hills, Pedley Hills, Rubidoux bluff) abut the Santa Ana River corridor and open chaparral that supports coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk, mule deer, and occasional mountain lion activity. California 14 CCR §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of big-game mammals (deer, bear, elk, etc.) statewide. Locally, Jurupa Valley Title 10 Animals and Title 8 nuisance provisions treat food sources that habituate wildlife as a public-safety nuisance.
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Corona | Jurupa Valley |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| State big-game feeding ban | - | 14 CCR §251.3 — intentional feeding of deer, bear, mountain sheep, etc. prohibited |
| Local nuisance backstop | - | Jurupa Valley Title 10 Animals / Title 8 nuisance — attractive nuisance / vector control |
| Local wildlife | - | Coyote, bobcat, mule deer, mountain lion activity along Santa Ana River corridor and Jurupa Hills |
| Mountain lions | - | Specially Protected Mammal — Cal. Fish & Game Code §4800 (Prop 117) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Corona FAQ
Jurupa Valley FAQ
Is it legal to feed deer in Jurupa Valley?
No. California 14 CCR §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of deer and other big-game mammals statewide, with no Jurupa Valley exception. Citations are issued by CDFW wardens.
Can I feed coyotes that come through my yard?
Strongly discouraged and likely a Jurupa Valley Title 10/Title 8 nuisance violation. CDFW warns that coyote feeding produces habituation and aggression, and Jurupa Valley code enforcement can order the food source removed.
What do I do about a coyote or mountain lion in my neighborhood?
Secure trash and pet food, do not feed wildlife, and report aggressive behavior to Riverside County Department of Animal Services (951-358-7387). For mountain lions specifically, report to CDFW — these animals cannot be killed except under a CDFW depredation permit under Cal. Fish & Game Code §4800.
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